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Trip Overview

The bus between Rijeka and Istanbul takes 36h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Rijeka to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36h 40m
Duration
1,508 km
Distance
₺5,072
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Rijeka to Istanbul bus times

Buses run twice a week between Rijeka and Istanbul. The service departs Rijeka at 9:45 PM at night, which arrives into Istanbul at 12:25:00. All services require a transfer at Beograd, Autobuska stanica and take an average of 36h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FilsKamil Koç36h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rijeka to Istanbul? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,508 km
  • Duration: 36h 40m

What companies run services between Rijeka, Croatia and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Belgrade bus station in around 24h 50m.

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